Visitors

Purdue Welcome Center

Located on the main floor near the east entrance, the Purdue Welcome Center serves all guests to the University by answering questions, providing resource publications, and giving campus tours* when school is in session.

*Tours for prospective undergraduate students are provided by the Office of Admissions. Stop in, call or visit the center's website for tour times and to make reservations.

Building Hours of Operation

The Purdue Memorial Union is open daily year around.

Day(s)

Hours

Monday–Sunday

5:30 a.m.–1:00 a.m.

Hours may vary due to holidays and other academic activities, and the building is closed for brief periods during December. Please call (765) 494-8900 if you have questions; individual restaurants and services within the building are listed on our website.

Unit Hours

The units located within the Purdue Memorial Union have varying hours. View Hours »

Map and Directions

The Purdue Memorial Union is located across the street from the Grant Street Parking Garage.

From the Chicago Area

Take I-65 South to Exit 178 (State Road 43). Turn right and proceed five miles on State Road 43 South at State Street, turn right. Go up the hill and at Grant Street, turn right. Proceed half a block. The Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right.

From the Indianapolis Area

Take I-65 North to Exit 178 (State Road 43).Turn left and proceed five miles on State Road 43 South and at State Street, turn right. Go up the hill and at Grant Street, turn right. Proceed half a block. The Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right.

From the South Bend Area

Take U.S. 31 South and exit State Road 25 south. Follow State Road 25 to I-65 and take I-65 North to Exit 178 (State Road 43). Turn left and proceed five miles on State Road 43 South and at State Street, turn right. Go up the hill and at Grant Street, turn right. Proceed half a block. The Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right.

From the Terre Haute/Crawfordsville Area

Take U.S. 231 North toward Lafayette. At the intersection with State Road 26 (State Street), turn left and proceed to Grant Street. At Grant Street, turn right and proceed half a block. The Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right.

From the Fort Wayne Area

Take U.S. 24 West to State Road 25 south. Follow State Road 25 to I-65 and take I-65 North to Exit 178 (State Road 43). Turn left and proceed five miles on State Road 43 South and at State Street, turn right. Go up the hill and at the Grant Street, turn right. Proceed half a block. The Grant Street Parking Garage will be on your right.

Building Map

Wireless Internet Information

In the main union building there is wireless internet service available, but it is necessary to have a visitor login and password for access. This is available at the Visitor Kiosk off of the Great Hall on the Union main floor during normal business hours and at the hotel desk after hours.